BN3 1AR is a mixed residential area on Chapel Mews, 0.2km from Brunswick in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Brunswick and Adelaide ward and the Hove constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £342k, up 9.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00085029 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL MEWS, BN3 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL MEWS, BN3 1AR.
202
41
£ 50,700 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN3 1AR — age 41, 36% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 9.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1AR. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 360,000
2 sales · Mean £ 360,000
Flat
£ 395,500
7 sales · Mean £ 413,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN3 1AR is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Brunswick Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Middle Street Primary School
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Stanford Junior School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Florian The Florist0.3 km
- Botanique Farm0.3 km
- Cases0.3 km
- Curds And Whey By GB Charcuterie0.3 km
- Gunns Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Manicke Sri Lankan Restaurant At Bottoms Rest0.1 km
- Mercure Brighton Seafront0.1 km
- Andorra Guest Accommodation0.2 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.4 km
- Phase One Hostel0.2 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
77 nearby- Antidote Bar Ltd0.2 km
- Bedford Tavern0.0 km
- Bow Street Runner (Wet Sales)0.3 km
- Cooper's Cask0.4 km
- Lion And Lobster0.1 km
- + 72 more
Restaurant, Cafe
229 nearby- A Taste Of Sahara0.2 km
- Almoosh Snack0.2 km
- Bottoms Rest - Wet Sales0.1 km
- Boudica0.2 km
- Cafe Venus0.2 km
- + 224 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- The Co-operative0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Casba0.2 km
- Grubbs0.4 km
- Health Rebels0.4 km
- Montefiore Fisheries0.9 km
- Mustard0.2 km
- + 50 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.3 km
- Hove1.7 km
- London Road (Brighton)2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brunswick Square0.1 km
- Bandstand0.1 km
- Bandstand0.2 km
- Norfolk Square0.2 km
- Norfolk Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN31AR · Data under Open Government Licence